Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene has expressed her delight at returning to the Super Falcons after spending a few years away from the team, reports Completesports.com.
Okobi was named in Super Falcons’ 25-player squad for the double-header friendlies against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon by head coach Justine Madugu on Thursday.
The 32-year-old featured for the Super Falcons regularly at the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The 32-year-old was however left out of the squad to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup by former head coach, Randy Waldrum.
Okobi, who currently plays for Canadian club, Ottawa Rapid now has another chance to impress on the international scene.
She took to the social media to celebrate her return to the team.
“God be praised.
Thank you @thenff,” the former Washington Spirit star wrote on X.
Okobi has made 27 appearances for the Super Falcons with four goals to her name.
By Adeboye Amosu
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“Thank you @thenff”……???
That explains how her name, like many others before now, found its way back into the list.
We’ve seen that movie before. Players pay “courtesy visits” to the NFF and boom they make the list for the next tournament afterwards.
No disrespect, but the super falcons have moved past some players, and should be left to remain that way
If a player could be useful even when they’re mellowing or maturing I do not see anything wrong in their readmission.
Remember Jennifer’s omission from the last world cup caused an uproar.We vehemently opposed her omission,that was how important she was to the super falcons.
However It’s a different situation when a player is showing signs of aging or gradual decline,not having the legs anymore in the case of Oshoala.
At senior level we all know there’s no age limits so far you can compete at the highest level and are able to add value to the team.
Meanwhile Magudu wouldn’t extend an invitation to a 30yrs plus if he thinks she won’t bring anything to the team.And I am sure the gaffer is monitoring her recent performances to extend an invitation.
To summarize.A fit Jennifer will bring flair and quality to the super falcons!We don’t have her type currently in the team.Besides,it’s the senior world cup,most countries will travel with a handful over 30’s,players with huge experience.We need our best players to go through the play-offs and hopefully qualify and compete in the world cup
And is that progress…..???
Like Deo said the last time, Madugu may as well bring back Precious Dede, Ugochi Oparanozie, Onome Ebi and Francisca Ordega.
Afterall. he has also recalled Glory Ogbonna and Okeke.
Let’s kuku turn the super falcons to an old people’s home because we want to accommodate “a handful” of 30-year-olds
Well it all depends on what progress the gaffer is aiming.
It could be for a short time especially when you think the younger ones aren’t ready for the task ahead.The older legs could be an improvisation or makeshift just for the world Cup..
The lady has not played for sometimes but just returned to training and just gave birth recently. He is incredibly overweighted and simply passed her prime. We have too many new players that 3 or 4 players shouldn’t be called up any longer into this squad. The are old and past their prime. That how they continued using over 40 year olds and South Africa mesmerized them during the Aisha Buhari Cup in Lagos. If the National team continues this was,then we will soon loose the WAFCOM again. That coach refused playing the Chioma girl the last time and has refused to invite her again. I am sure he was forced to call up Monday James who is far better than some in the team currently.